スペリオル湖の天然記念物・トップ18

There are no designated trails in the Butterwort Cliffs SNA, so exploring the area alone is not recommended. Cascade River State Park occasionally offers interpretive walks through the Butterwort Cliffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). Please note that the area is closed from April 1 to July 15 due to its status as a bird sanctuary. It’s just nice to know it's there! Alpine butterwort, the namesake of the area, is a carnivorous flowering plant that is endangered in Wisconsin and listed as “of special concern” in Minnesota due to its declining habitat. This plant is carnivorous because it traps small insects that crawl across its sticky, ground-hugging leaves. The insects become stuck, and the plant digests them using specialized enzymes. Two brown SNA signs mark the location of the SNA, both located just off the shoulder of Highway 61: one at the northeast corner of the SNA and the other at the northwest corner of the property.

Riding the incredibly scenic Gitchi-Gami Trail crossing over the Gooseberry Falls cascading down to Lake Superior.

Gooseberry Falls State Park is littered with lots of different waterfalls and cascades, but this is by far the easiest viewing area to get to (and one of the best collections of waterfalls in the park). There are three main cascades that you can see from this viewing area that have something to offer all year long.

Presque Isle Park is the crowned jewel for exploring nature in Marquette. The park features walking trails and paved roads for walking, driving, and biking. The isle stretches out into Lake Superior via some rocky outcrops and a breakwater, both of which you can walk out onto. The paved road loop is closed to cars 2 hours each day, that way cyclists can safely have the road to themselves. Check at the visitor's center to get the daily closure hours!

Presque Isle Park is the crowned jewel for exploring nature in Marquette. The park features walking trails and paved roads for walking, driving, and biking. The isle stretches out into Lake Superior via some rocky outcrops and a breakwater, both of which you can walk out onto. The paved road loop is closed to cars 2 hours each day, that way cyclists can safely have the road to themselves. Check at the visitor's center to get the daily closure hours!

Gooseberry Falls State Park is littered with lots of different waterfalls and cascades, but this is by far the easiest viewing area to get to (and one of the best collections of waterfalls in the park). There are three main cascades that you can see from this viewing area that have something to offer all year long.

Presque Isle Park is the crowned jewel for exploring nature in Marquette. The park features walking trails and paved roads for walking, driving, and biking. The isle stretches out into Lake Superior via some rocky outcrops and a breakwater, both of which you can walk out onto.

The Black Rocks at Presque Isle Park not only offer awesome views, but they also offer a great cliff jumping experience. The cliffs are easy to find right along the side of the trail, and they often times draw crowds on weekends in the summer months (usually lots of college students taking in the views of Lake Superior).